Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding

This Specification prescribes the requirements for classification of solid carbon steel electrodes and rods, composite stranded carbon steel electrodes, and composite metal cored carbon steel electrodes for gas shielded arc welding. Classification is based on chemical composition of the electrode for solid electrodes and rods, chemical composition of weld metal for composite stranded and composite metal cored electrodes and the as-welded mechanical properties of the weld metal for each. Additional requirements are included for manufacture, sizes, lengths, and packaging. A guide is appended to the Specification as a source of information concerning the classification system employed and the intended use of the electrodes and rods. This Specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these units are not equivalent, each system must be used independently of the other.
Content:
Front Matter
• Statement on Use of AWS American National Standards
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Table of Contents
1. Scope
•Part A. General Requirements
2. Normative References
3. Classification
• 4. Acceptance
• 5. Certification
• 6. Rounding-off Procedure
•Part B. Tests, Procedures, and Requirements
7. Summary of Tests
• 8. Retest
9. Weld Test Assemblies
10. Chemical Analysis
11. Radiographic Test
12. Tension Test
13. Bend Test
14. Impact Test
15. Diffusible Hydrogen Test
•Part C. Manufacture, Identification, and Packaging
• 16. Method of Manufacture
• 17. Standard Sizes
18. Finish and Uniformity
19. Standard Package Forms
20. Winding Requirements
21. Filler Metal Identification
• 22. Packaging
23. Marking of Packages
Nonmandatory Annexes
• AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process